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$508,652$279 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $446,000 on Jul 5, 2024

257 W RIVER RD

WELLS, NY 12190
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,820 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
39.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$509K
$475K low$543K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$446,000 · Jul 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,435 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$204,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$160,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.93 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHAMILTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.39.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wells Central SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Wells Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12190These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.44%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.242
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,244
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,590
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

257 W River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Wells 12190
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Wells 12190
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Wells 12190
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Hamilton County

What homes are worth in Wells 12190

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$104K$721K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Wells 12190.

How it measures up in Wells 12190

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wells 12190.

Estimated value$508,652
CheaperTypical $288,986Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$279
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size39.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 257 W River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 12190Hamilton County
Estimated valuepricier than$508,65288% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27976% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²84% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39.1 ac94% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than201997% of homes98% of homes

About 257 W River Rd

How much is 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY is $508,652 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $474,786 to $542,518. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY last sell?

257 W River Rd, Wells, NY last sold on Jul 5, 2024 for $446,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY?

257 W River Rd, Wells, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet of living space and a 39.10-acre lot.

When was 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY built?

257 W River Rd, Wells, NY was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY?

257 W River Rd, Wells, NY is assigned to Wells Central School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Wells Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY compare to other homes in Wells 12190?

Among the 788 homes in Wells 12190, it is worth more than 88% of them ($508,652 against a typical $288,986), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($279 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 84% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (39.1 ac against a typical 0.83 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2019 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Hamilton County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 W River Rd, Wells, NY was $4,435. The county assessed it at $204,000.

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